Model measurement converter
Convert your modeling measurements in seconds. Switch height between centimetres and feet and inches, body measurements between centimetres and inches, weight between kilograms and pounds, and shoe sizes across UK / India, EU and US. Every field updates as you type.
Height
cm ⇄ feet & inchesBody measurement
cm ⇄ inchesUse for bust or chest, waist, hips, inseam, and any single length.
Weight
kg ⇄ poundsShoe size
UK / India · EU · USConversions use international standards (1 inch = 2.54 cm; 1 kg = 2.205 lb). Shoe sizes are guides only and vary slightly by brand, so always check a brand's own chart before buying.
How to use it
Type a number into any field and the matching units fill in automatically. Agencies in India and Europe usually record measurements in centimetres, while agencies in the US and UK often use inches and give height in feet and inches such as 5'9" or 6'1". Keep your numbers in centimetres on your profile, then convert here whenever a client asks for a different unit.
Height: cm to feet and inches chart
| Centimetres | Feet & inches |
|---|---|
| 152 cm | 5'0" |
| 157 cm | 5'2" |
| 163 cm | 5'4" |
| 168 cm | 5'6" |
| 170 cm | 5'7" |
| 173 cm | 5'8" |
| 175 cm | 5'9" |
| 178 cm | 5'10" |
| 180 cm | 5'11" |
| 183 cm | 6'0" |
| 185 cm | 6'1" |
| 188 cm | 6'2" |
| 191 cm | 6'3" |
Shoe size conversion chart
India follows UK shoe sizing, so the UK and India columns are the same. These are averages, so check a brand's own chart before buying.
| UK / India | EU | US | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 35.5 | 5 | 22.4 cm |
| 4 | 37 | 6 | 23.3 cm |
| 5 | 38 | 7 | 24.1 cm |
| 6 | 39.5 | 8 | 25.0 cm |
| 7 | 41 | 9 | 25.9 cm |
| 8 | 42 | 10 | 26.7 cm |
| 9 | 43.5 | 11 | 27.6 cm |
| UK / India | EU | US | Foot length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | 39.5 | 6.5 | 24.6 cm |
| 7 | 41 | 7.5 | 25.4 cm |
| 8 | 42 | 8.5 | 26.2 cm |
| 9 | 43.5 | 9.5 | 27.1 cm |
| 10 | 44.5 | 10.5 | 27.9 cm |
| 11 | 46 | 11.5 | 28.8 cm |
| 12 | 47 | 13 | 30.2 cm |
Take your measurements the right way
Converting numbers is only half the job. To make sure the numbers themselves are correct, read the 7 measurements every modeling agency asks for for a step by step on how to measure height, bust or chest, waist, hips, inseam and shoe size at home. For the two figures this tool does not cover, use the bra and cup size calculator and the clothing size converter.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I convert my height from cm to feet and inches?
- Divide your height in centimetres by 2.54 to get total inches, then divide by 12 for feet and keep the remainder as inches. For example, 175 cm is 5 feet 9 inches (5'9"). The converter above does this instantly in both directions.
- Do modeling agencies want measurements in cm or inches?
- It varies by country. Agencies in India and most of Europe work in centimetres, while many agencies in the US and UK use inches, and height is often given in feet and inches. The safest approach is to record your numbers in centimetres and convert when a specific agency or client asks for inches.
- How do I convert a UK or India shoe size to EU and US?
- India follows UK shoe sizing, so the two are the same. As a guide, a women's UK 7 is about EU 41 and US 9, and a men's UK 9 is about EU 43.5 and US 9.5. Use the shoe size selector above, and always check the brand's own chart before buying because sizes vary.
- What are common model heights in centimetres?
- 5'7" is about 170 cm, 5'9" is about 175 cm, 5'11" is about 180 cm, and 6'0" is about 183 cm. Use the height chart on this page for a full quick reference.
- How accurate is this measurement converter?
- Length and weight conversions are exact, based on the international standards 1 inch = 2.54 cm and 1 kg = 2.2046 pounds. Shoe sizes are approximate because they differ slightly between brands and regions, so treat them as a starting guide.